The act of hunting mice (or similar prey), especially by pouncing on them from above.
(nautical) A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straightening out.
A ratchet movement in a loom.
present participle and gerund of mouse
Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.